Contemporary Drama

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

How does contemporary drama from around the world engage with pressing social, political, economic, and environmental issues? The one-credit course examines prominent new plays from the twenty-first century that provoke audiences—and readers—to think critically about the world in which we live. For each play, we will discuss its development process, historically contextualize its core questions and issues represented, examine innovations in narrative structure and characterization, and connect text to the challenges of theatrical staging. Meets weekly for one hour on Fridays. All readings in English or English translation.